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Palms Motel

4.5 star property
Unwind by the pool or explore Nelson City Centre’s vibrant streets after fuelling up with continental breakfast.

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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Family Apartment | Living area
Studio Queen
Studio Twin

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is €145
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

Room options

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Studio Twin

Studio Twin

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Apartment | Living area

Family Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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1 Bedroom Executive Apartment | Living area

1 Bedroom Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Queen

Studio Queen

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
5 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, 7011

What's nearby

  • Nelson Market - 6 min walk
  • Trafalgar Park - 7 min walk
  • Nelson Provincial Museum - 8 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Palms Motel

Motel located in Nelson City Centre
Palms Motel provides amenities, such as a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and luggage storage
  • Barbecues, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Palms Motel offer perks, such as pillow menus, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchens and fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.00 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 14.00 for adults and from NZD 14.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Palms Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 9:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Palms Motel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palms Motel on 28 Feb 2025 start from €145.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Palms Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palms Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palms Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Palms Motel located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Anzac Park and Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre. Montgomery Square and Nelson Market are also within 10 minutes.

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Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 306 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Friendly, accommodating host, very clean room, comfortable beds, great location within walking distance of CBD and walking/biking trails. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilip

Very well maintained with modern fixtures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

great location clean and very tidy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Easy access to CBD and dining - great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

I’ll be back.
Great spot near supermarket, easy parking, nice rooms with comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Great location within easy walking distance to central Nelson, staff very friendly and rooms clean and a decent size. Plenty of free parking too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Very handy to the main centre, nice parks nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ranjini

Very centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 2 nights (weekend), excellent location, handy shops, restaurants and saturday market. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Suganthi

The place is near to shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Nice place. Good location.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

The hosts are very warm, welcoming and helpful. Property and rooms are very tidy, close to local restaurants and supermarket
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Comfortable beds. Clean rooms. Great location to head out into wine country or walk a few blocks to downtown Nelson.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Two nights at Palms Motel
We stayed 2 nights.The room/suite was clean and confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Spacious, well equipped, BBQ, pool. The hosts Brooke & Gardy were great & very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Great location, close CBD, Supermarket. Friendly and helpful staff. Room size very good, facilities also.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Convenient central location, a short walk to shops, cafes and a large grocery store. Clean, comfortable room with everything we needed and friendly staff. Laundry facilities were greatly appreciated at this stage of our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Cameron

Definitely enjoyed the swimming pool. The staff are really friendly and is in a good location in the city centre. This is my go-to place everytime I come to Nelson

10/10 Excellent

Gay

Warm friendly welcome with a big smile and efficient and explained the shops close to motel and offered to drop off to theatre to save taking our car for blind husband. Excellent customer service would definitely recommend to friends and family - score 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Beautifully presented, very central property. Staff were so helpful and accommodating. Would book again if in Nelson.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Super clean good security and good size unit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Great stufio
Lovely studio, really well equipped and furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Very friendly staff ,clean and welcoming enjoyed our stay will definitely stay hereagain
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Awesome staff , very helpful and nothing was a problem. Excellent central location with super clean facilities . Kids loved the heated pool , and easy walking distance to the central part of town . Thanks to all the Palms team !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023